Thanks again.

The ex doesn't have a chance of getting custody back unless I die. Even then, it would be difficult. My attorney already has papers ready to file that will get the ball rolling for my oldest daughter to gain custody of the younger two, and she's already agreed to let them live with my wife, instead of going back to their mother. Their mother is living with her parents, and is unable to make it on her own, even though she makes decent money.

She won't visit the kids on her weekends, missed sending our son a birthday card by 4 weeks now, and argues with the kids each time she calls them.

I think I'll tell my lawyer to go ahead and file the papers for child support now...since she's not had to pay any since I gained custody, and she now has a good paying job.

I've tried being nice, but it's not easy. I've taken the high road, and have had to explain to the kids that she's doing what she thinks is right, even if it's wrong. The stress from all of that has been great...and it's time to bring it all to an end. I'm done shielding the kids from her actions. I'm done having to explain them to the kids. The fact that she pulled this while I was in the hospital cements her position with the kids...and they apparently have had one hell of a fight while I was in ICU.

I'll deal with all of this next week...right now I'm concentrating on spending time with the family and dealing with the side effects of the stents and the medications. The pain and discomfort in my chest is a feeling I'm trying to get used to. The docs said that it will take time for it to go away, or I'll continue to have them...it's a 50/50 crap shoot.

I had to send the wife to the pharmacy to pick up a larger daily dosage pill container to hold the meds I have to take now...Between the amount of medication I'm on and my new crabiness from the medication and limitations, I'm really understanding why my dad became grumpy after his stents.

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